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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,265 BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| Difference: $8,160 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,255 BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| Difference: $7,997 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class |
| Trim | xDrive35i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,050 | $48,500 |
| Base Invoice | $37,965 | $45,105 |
| Convenience Package | 1,150 | |
| Sport Activity Package | 1,250 | |
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,750 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | |
| Sunroof | 1,290 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,045 | |
| Sport Activity Package | 1,140 | |
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,488 |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 698 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 642 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | |
| Options (change) | 10,340 | 11,150 |
| Options (change) | 9,415 | 10,372 |
| Destination | 875 | 775 |
| Total Price | $52,265 | $60,425 |
| Total Invoice | $48,255 | $56,252 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,939 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class |
| Trim | xDrive35i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/26 MPG | 14/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $52,265 | $60,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,020 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,245 | $60,425 |
| Total Invoice | $48,255 | $56,252 |
| Adjustments for Features | -942 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,313 | $56,252 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class |
| Trim | xDrive35i | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,645 | $5,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,020 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -942 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,222 lb. | 4,743 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 640 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 16% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 44% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1340 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 665 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
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